As the world bakes, more than a billion people lack access to cooling, UN warns

Michael Holder
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UN report points to huge health risks from heatwaves, but also highlights economic opportunities from developing green cooling systems

As the prolonged global heatwave continues to see temperature records tumble throughout the world, a new UN report today warns that as many as 1.1 billion people face immediate risks from a lack of access...

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